Arthur the King (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Arthur the King is a drama and adventure film directed by Simon Cellan Jones. “An unexpected encounter. An unlikely bond. An unforgettable adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mikael Lindnord, the captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, met the wounded stray dog during a 400-mile race through the Ecuadoran jungles, first by throwing him a meatball, which led the dog to follow the team through some of the toughest terrain on the planet. He decided to adopt the dog and bring him back to Sweden.

Who’s in it. Arthur the King stars Mark Wahlberg as Mikael Lindnord, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu as Liam and Michael Landes, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arthur the King page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arthur the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.